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Tony Stewart answered questions about his Stewart-Haas Racing team by winning the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race last weekend at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. Stewart passed Matt Kenseth with two laps remaining to win for the first time in the No. 14 Chevrolet he co-owns with Gene Haas. The all-star race had a wild finish, as Jeff Gordon crashed while battling three wide for the lead with Ryan Newman and Kyle Busch. SceneDaily.com's Steve Waid discusses the win and other highlights of the race.

The NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race is meant to be fun for drivers and fans. But it also can be confusing. Who’s in the main event? Who must qualify? How do they qualify? What is the format? Bob Pockrass takes a look at the all-star race.

Hendrick Motorsports’ Dale Earnhardt Jr. talks about racing, and winning, at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.

Fifty-year-old Mark Martin continues his impressive first season with Hendrick Motorsports by beating teammate Jimmie Johnson to win the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Hendrick had a terrific night, with its own cars and with cars fielded Stewart-Haas Racing taking six of the top seven spots in the race. SceneDaily.com's Steve Waid discusses the win and other highlights of the race.

Kyle Busch won his third NASCAR Sprint Cup race of the season at Richmond and the 15th of his career. SceneDaily.com's Steve Waid discusses the win and other highlights of the race.

How about that finish at Talladega? Some say Carl Edwards' car climbing the catch fence was a fitting end to a day full of drama. Others say NASCAR needs to take measures to ensure that the cars won't put fans in harm's way, even if it means making the racing less exciting. SceneDaily's Jeff Gluck, Mike Hembree and Bob Pockrass weigh in.

Richmond International Raceway’s spring race always draws attention from fans of short-track action and from teams who know that spots in the Chase For The Sprint Cup could be on the line when the series returns for the year’s second race. SceneDaily’s Bob Pockrass tells us that Saturday’s night’s Russ Friedman/Crown Royal 400 also features a number of other story lines, including a shakeup of two Richard Childress Racing teams.

Roush Fenway Racing’s Carl Edwards and Phoenix Racing’s Brad Keselowski made contact racing to the checkered flag, causing Edwards to flip into the catchfence in the Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway. That was one of a trio of major crashes in the race. SceneDaily.com’s Steve Waid assesses those and their impact on the race.

NASCAR officials indicated early on that they did not expect to penalize Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Casey Mears following their cars making contact after the Sprint Cup race at Phoenix International Raceway, but both were later put on probation. SceneDaily.com’s roundtable weighs in on the factors involved in the decision.

Nowhere on the NASCAR Sprint Cup tour is the racing wackier than Talladega Superspeedway, a place where multicar accidents start in a hurry and drivers not traditionally prone to winning can be a factor at the finish. Bob Pockrass tells us if we can expect more of the same in the Aaron's 499 this weekend.

Hendrick Motorsports' Mark Martin won for the first time in nearly four years in Saturday night's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway. SceneDaily.com’s Steve Waid looks at how Martin, at age 50, led 157 of the 312 laps and held off Stewart-Haas Racing’s Tony Stewart to win.

Should NASCAR Sprint Cup rookies Joey Logano and Scott Speed be benched? A more experienced driver stepping in for a few races might make the learning curve a little easier for both young drivers. Similar strategies have worked before. But is the risk of a rookie losing his confidence greater than the potential reward of learning from a veteran? Our panel weighs in.

Jimmie Johnson has won the last three races at Phoenix. Can he make it four? Who might challenge him? Kurt Busch? Jeff Gordon? Bob Pockrass talks about those things and more as he previews the Subway Fresh Fit 500 this weekend at Phoenix International Raceway.

Earnhardt Ganassi Racing has, at least temporarily, parked the No. 8 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series entry. Dale Earnhardt Jr. made that number the most recognized in the sport, but he wasn't allowed to take it with him when he moved to Hendrick Motorsports last season. SceneDaily.com's roundtable discusses what numbers mean to NASCAR fans.

Hendrick Motorsports driver Jeff Gordon broke a 47-race winless streak by going to victory lane in the Samsung 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Texas Motor Speedway. The victory was the 82nd of Gordon’s career but his first since October 2007. SceneDaily’s Steve Waid looks at how Gordon held off teammate Jimmie Johnson and how Roush Fenway Racing drivers Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle were thwarted with pit road miscues.

Of the seven mile-and-a-half tracks that host NASCAR Sprint Cup races, which is the best? With the Cup series heading to the 1.5-mile Texas Motor Speedway this weekend, our panel weighs in on whether Texas is the best in its class or whether another facility should get the nod.

Bob Pockrass talks about which NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers might have success this weekend at the Samsung 500 at Texas Motor Speedway .

Earnhardt Ganassi Racing’s Martin Truex Jr. takes fans inside his Man Cave in the April issue of NASCAR Illustrated. Take a peak as he participates in the photo shoot for the Illustrated issue, which is on the newsstands now.

NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers, owners and crew chiefs talk, strategize and sometimes shout and blow off steam on their radios every weekend. Fans and television audiences listen in on their own headsets or broadcasts, hearing every remark made in the heat of the race. Should that be the case? SceneDaily's Steve Waid and Kris Johnson discuss the issue.

Hendrick Motorsports’ Jimmie Johnson and Joe Gibbs Racing’s Denny Hamlin turned the Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway into the best NASCAR Sprint Cup race of the season with their late-race showdown. SceneDaily’s Steve Waid discusses how the closing laps unfolded – and the impact this race had on several drivers.

NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and crew chief Tony Eury Jr. are in their second season together at Hendrick Motorsports. Are they truly struggling this season? Would they perform better with other Cup partners? SceneDaily's roundtable of Jeff Gluck, Jeff Owens and Bob Pockrass discuss the issue.

Lee Montgomery offers his fantasy racing picks for the Goody's Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway. See how you match up to this week's picks of Jeff Gordon, Juan Pablo Montoya and David Reutimann.

Joe Gibbs Racing's Kyle Busch won his second NASCAR Sprint Cup race of the season, dominating the action at Bristol Motor Speedway. Hendrick Motorsports' Jeff Gordon remains atop the standings, and the top 35 in owners points have been set for Martinsville Speedway. Steve Waid assesses the impact of the race.

Hendrick Motorsports’ Jeff Gordon, Richard Childress Racing’s Clint Bowyer and Penske Racing’s Kurt Busch are off to a strong start this season. They hold down the top three points positions in the NASCAR Sprint Cup standings. Can they hold those spots throughout the year? SceneDaily.com’s Jeff Owens and Rea White debate.

Kris Johnson talks about which NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers might have success this weekend at the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway .

When team owner Rick Hendrick signed Mark Martin for the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup season, the driver was expected to be a championship contender. Four races into the season, however, he’s on the bubble just to lock into the top 35 in owner points. Our SceneDaily roundtable discusses Martin’s season and the impact his position has on the team.

Lee Montgomery offers his fantasy racing picks for the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. See how you match up to this week's picks of Matt Kenseth, Kurt Busch and Elliott Sadler.

Is Kurt Busch back to his old winning form? It sure looked that way in his dominant performance at Atlanta Motor Speedway. After four races, the 2004 Cup champ is also a strong third in the series standings. SceneDaily's Jeff Gluck and Jared Turner weigh in on Busch's outlook for the rest of the season.

NASCAR's Camping World Truck Series is noted for typically providing some of the most entertaining competition in the sport, yet some of its top drivers are struggling to find sponsorship. Even as TV ratings go up, a tough economy continues to take its toll on the series. What can fans expect to see going forward? SceneDaily's Jim Duff and Lee Montgomery explore the good and the not-so-good news surrounding the Truck series.

Penske Racing’s Kurt Busch returned to victory lane while Hendrick Motorsports’ Jeff Gordon remained atop the points standings after stellar runs at Atlanta Motor Speedway Sunday. Roush Fenway Racing’s Carl Edwards earned his first top-five of the season in the race as well. SceneDaily’s Steve Waid looks back over the race weekend and assesses its impact.

The opening trio of NASCAR Sprint Cup races have offered some intriguing stories and developments. Crashes, engine failures and pit-road incidents have marred the opening segment of the season. Overall, has that helped make the races more intriguing? SceneDaily’s roundtable of Jeff Owens, Jeff Gluck and Lee Montgomery discuss.

Although the season is only three races old, NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers already have an eye on the Chase For The Sprint Cup. Who is in trouble when it comes to making the 10-race, title-determining segment of this season? SceneDaily’s Jeff Gluck and Bob Pockrass discuss the issue.

Bob Pockrass talks about why NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers enjoy racing at Atlana Motor Speedway, which ones have had success at the track and which ones most likely will have success in the Kobalt Tools 500.

Lee Montgomery offers his fantasy racing picks for the Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. See how you match up to this week's picks of Jimmie Johnson, Kurt Busch and Elliott Sadler.

Certainly, Matt Kenseth and new crew chief Drew Blickensderfer deserve credit for winning the opening pair of NASCAR Sprint Cup races, but there’s still a lot of racing left. No one should be popping open those championship champagne bottles yet. SceneDaily's Steve Waid and Kris Johnson offer their thoughts.

Bob Pockrass looks at which NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers generally perform well at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and who is worth taking a gamble on in the Shelby 427.

Lee Montgomery offers his fantasy racing picks for the Shelby 427 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. See how you match up to this week's picks of Greg Biffle, David Ragan and Elliott Sadler.

The Daytona 500 race, with its rain delays, crash and shortened distance, showcased a variety of issues that led to controversy - and a season-opening victory for Roush Fenway Racing’s Matt Kenseth. Can Kenseth keep the heat up this season and win his second championship? SceneDaily’s Mike Hembree and Kenny Bruce talk NASCAR.

Roush Fenway Racing’s Matt Kenseth is off to a strong start, winning the opening pair of NASCAR Sprint Cup races this season. His weekend win at Auto Club Speedway in California marks a continued dominance in the February race at the track for Roush Fenway. Hendrick Motorsports’ Jeff Gordon looked strong, too, and seems to be on the road toward ending a 43-race winless streak. SceneDaily’s Steve Waid looks back over the weekend and assesses its impact on the season.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Brian Vickers made contact in the Daytona 500, sparking a multicar crash. Who was to blame in the accident? Should NASCAR have penalized one of the drivers? And how will this impact Earnhardt Jr. going forward? SceneDaily.com's Jeff Owens, Steve Waid and Kris Johnson discus the issue.

Kenny Bruce shares his thoughts on this weeks upcoming race, the Auto Club 500 in Fontana, Calif. Will Carl Edwards repeat last year and take the checkered flag? Or, will Jimmie Johnson and the rest of the pack disappoint Edwards? One thing is for sure, Sunday's race will be a test of a teams preparation and focus.

Lee Montgomery outlines his fantasy racing picks for the Auto Club 500 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. See how you match up to this week's picks of Jimmie Johnson, Brian Vickers and David Reutimann.

Several NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers are expected to step up their performance this season. Among them are Roush Fenway Racing’s David Ragan and Jamie McMurray. Who else could show substantial improvement? SceneDaily’s Jared Turner and Rea White offer their insights.

A pair of drivers hungering to get back to winning form went to victory lane, and another four raced their way into the season-opening Daytona 500. Listen as Jeff Gordon, Kyle Busch, Tony Stewart, Jeremy Mayfield, AJ Allmendinger and Scott Riggs talk about their outings at Daytona International Speedway.

Is the Daytona 500 the biggest NASCAR Sprint Cup race of the year? Several drivers weigh in on the excitement leading up to the season opener - and what it will take to win it.

Daytona 500 predictions are difficult because of the vagaries of restrictor-plate racing, but Kris Johnson offers some favorites in his prerace report. From Hendrick Motorsports’ Dale Earnhardt Jr. to a pair of Roush Fenway Racing drivers and the Busch brothers, Johnson weighs in on which drivers are favored to lead the pack Sunday.

Is there any way to predict who will win this Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Daytona 500? SceneDaily’s Lee Montgomery and Jim Duff offer their guesses.

Will a recent rash of new start-up teams be a blessing or a curse as the NASCAR Sprint Cup season cranks up at Daytona International Speedway? While some new teams could boost the competition, others could merely be on the track just to collect a paycheck by running a few laps and then parking. Lee Montgomery, Kris Johnson and Jared Turner weigh in on what this means for 2009.

The Budweiser Shootout once was a race for the previous year’s pole winners and was the traditional kickoff to the NASCAR season. A format change has altered the selection process, but does the excitement remain? SceneDaily’s Jim Duff and Lee Montgomery debate whether the race’s changes matter as the start of the season looms.

Of all the new NASCAR Sprint Cup team partnerships - Earnhardt Ganassi Racing, Yates Racing-Hall of Fame Racing, Petty Enterprises-Gillett Evernham Motorsports - which one will perform the best? SceneDaily's roundtable members offer their opinions.